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King James Version with Apocrypha

"Then called he Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces which were with him, and all the people from the least even to the greatest,"

— Jeremiah 42:8, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Jeremiah 42 — Context

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Then they said to Jeremiah, The Lord be a true and faithful witness between us, if we do not even according to all things for the which the Lord thy God shall send thee to us.

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Whether it be good, or whether it be evil, we will obey the voice of the Lord our God, to whom we send thee; that it may be well with us, when we obey the voice of the Lord our God.

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And it came to pass after ten days, that the word of the Lord came unto Jeremiah.

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Then called he Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces which were with him, and all the people from the least even to the greatest,

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And said unto them, Thus saith the Lord, the God of Israel, unto whom ye sent me to present your supplication before him;

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If ye will still abide in this land, then will I build you, and not pull you down, and I will plant you, and not pluck you up: for I repent me of the evil that I have done unto you.

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Be not afraid of the king of Babylon, of whom ye are afraid; be not afraid of him, saith the Lord: for I am with you to save you, and to deliver you from his hand.

Jeremiah 42:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 42:8 say?
Jeremiah 42:8 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Then called he Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces which were with him, and all the people from the least even to the greatest,”
Where is Jeremiah 42:8 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 42:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 42, verse 8.
Who wrote Jeremiah?
Jeremiah is traditionally attributed to Jeremiah, with scribal help from Baruch. It was written c. 627–580 BC.
What is the book of Jeremiah about?
Jeremiah, the "weeping prophet," ministered through Judah's slow-motion collapse — pleading with kings and people to repent, suffering imprisonment for his message, and ultimately watching Jerusalem fall. Yet in the midst of judgment he promises a new covenant written on the heart.
What are the major themes of Jeremiah?
Jeremiah explores themes including Judgment, Repentance, New Covenant, Suffering Prophet, Hope. These themes shape the meaning and context of Jeremiah 42:8.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 42:8 in?
Jeremiah 42:8 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Jeremiah 42:8?
Jeremiah 42:8 reads (KJVA): “Then called he Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces which were with him, and all the people from the least even to the greatest,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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